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Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer & Self-Guided Hike

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Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer & Self-Guided Hike
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Top rated
4.9  / 5573 reviews

Explore the magical Laurissilva Forest in Madeira (Caldeirão Verde) on a self-guided hike. Enjoy a convenient hotel pickup and a round-trip transfer to the trailhead and back.

About this activity

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Duration 8 hours
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Host or greeter
English
Pickup included
The day before, you will be contacted by the activity provider by WhatsApp in order to confirm the pickup details. The starting time on your tickets and on the webpage is an average time.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Manuela – United Kingdom

Very pleasant walk and the guide was very helpful and funny.

M
Martyn – Netherlands

Due to this trip being cancelled I was recommended another one which was amazing!

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    3 pickup location options:

    Machico, Funchal, Santa Cruz

  • Van

    (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Madeira Natural Park

    Walk, Hiking, Self-guided tour, Scenic views on the way (5.5 hours)

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    Funchal, Machico, Santa Cruz

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Relax with a convenient transfer service from your accommodation
  • Visit the beautiful Queimadas Natural Park and enjoy a hike
  • Travel into deep and dense nature on a physical outing
  • Observe a variety of different natural landmarks
  • Walk the Levada Trail and be amongst ancient trees

Full description

Hike at your own rhythm on a self-guided trek in Caldeirão Verde. Explore the incredible Laurissilva Forest and mystical trail along a water channel, with green views on one side and stunning waterfalls along the other. Observe the waterfalls, ancient endemic trees, the Levada trail, and feel the nature of Queimadas. Get picked up at your accommodation with a shared transfer (up to 8 guests per van). Arrive at your destination and receive your hike instructions with scheduling and map explanation. The hike is a round trip trail totalling 15 km in length. The starting point will be at Queimadas Park. This hike will take you roughly 5.5-hours to complete. The minimum elevation on this tour is 872-meters whereas the maximum is 1062-meters, so it's known for no hills or stairs.

Includes

  • Shared round-trip transfer
  • Pickup and drop-off at accommodation (Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, and Machico)
  • Hike instructions (provided on the day)
  • Digital map
  • 5.5-hour hike
  • Guide (Its a Self-Guided Hike)
  • 3€ Forest Fee Ticket - IFCN (Forest Department) - Bookable via the official website or paid on the moment of the hike - https://ifcn.madeira.gov.pt/pt/atividades-de-natureza/percursos-pedestres-recomendados/percursos-pedestres-recomendados.html
  • Water and Food

Not suitable for

  • Children under 10 years
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with vertigo
  • People with respiratory issues
  • People with high blood pressure
  • People with recent surgeries
  • People with low level of fitness
  • People with insect allergies

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Participants

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Windbreaker
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Food and drinks
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Jacket
  • Rain gear
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Breathable clothing
  • Outdoor clothing

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Baby strollers
  • Bikes
  • Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Weather conditions are very unpredictable in this part of the island. Therefore, your reservation could be canceled or postponed in the event of bad weather
  • This experience involves some strenuous physical activity
  • Before booking:
  • 1. Location were pick up is NOT INCLUDED:
  • Any other locations besides: Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, Machico.
  • 2. This is quite a long hike: about 15km
  • 3. Roundtrip hike
  • 4. Self guided hike
  • 5. Pick up details are sent the day before, so the pick up location MUST be updated on the app.
  • 6. It's non-refundable (24 hours prior) for any reason (illness, flight delays, fall asleep, etc).
  • 7. We accept LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS (daily until 00.00h)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 573 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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M
Manuela – United KingdomDecember 25, 2024 – Verified booking
Very pleasant walk and the guide was very helpful and funny.
M
Martyn – NetherlandsDecember 20, 2024 – Verified booking
Due to this trip being cancelled I was recommended another one which was amazing!
J
Justyna – United KingdomDecember 1, 2024 – Verified booking
Our trip was well organised and super enjoyable. Nuno was fun, chatty and knowledgeable guide, he arrived on time and got us to the starting point of our hike quickly. Return was perfect as well. We’ll definitely be booking with this company again :) thank you!

Product ID: 482482

Activity provider:Do it Madeira

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